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KE53 OFT

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,818 mi
Last recorded76,818 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 OFT
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 76,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all have roughly 4-5 thousand miles left (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm, perishing and worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished 195/60 R15 H (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine / slight ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2016 76,818 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" standard (8.2.2)

exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all have roughly 4-5 thousand miles left (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm, perishing and worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished 195/60 R15 H (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine / slight ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 68,057 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perishing (195/60 R15 88H)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 68,057 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perishing (195/60 R15 88H)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 62,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 62,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 56,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 56,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 51,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inner and outer edge 195/60/15h 2.mm

o/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 2 Aug 2011 45,817 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 45,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 39,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 31,377 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 31,377 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 22,833 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 16,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2006 10,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 10,233 miles

How Reliable is the Daewoo Tacuma?

Based on 100,978 MOT tests across 9,200 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
6,041
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
9,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,796
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,096
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,910
Registration plate lamp not working 2,630
brake binding 2,281
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KE53 OFT is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2003 Daewoo Tacuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 52,341 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daewoo Tacuma fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 11,796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE53 OFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Tacuma typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Daewoo Tacuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KE53 OFT is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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